State Department Memo Accuses Biden of 'Misinformation' on Israel-Hamas War

An internal State Department dissent memo has accused President Biden of spreading misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war and claimed that Israel is committing war crimes.

According to Axios, the memo, signed by 100 State Department and USAID employees, suggests that Biden's support of Israel makes him complicit in genocide, as the Jewish state retaliates after a terrorist attack by Hamas that killed thousands of civilians.

The language used in the memo echoes that of progressive activists within the U.S., whose protests against Biden's handling of the war have caused a challenge for the president's upcoming campaign.

The memo does not provide specific examples of the alleged misinformation that Biden has spread.

It recommends that the U.S. government advocate for the release of hundreds of hostages, including children and the elderly, held by Hamas.

Axios reported that the memo primarily focuses on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's response to Hamas, accusing him of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity as Israel cuts off electricity, limits aid, and carries out attacks that displace Palestinians.

President Biden has expressed concern about humanitarian issues in Gaza but has backed Israel's response to the conflict. The memo suggests that Biden should do more to question Israel's actions.

The White House has not yet commented on the memo.

State Department spokesman Matthew Miller acknowledged the diversity of views within the department and welcomed feedback but stated that policy changes may not be based solely on disagreements.

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has also drawn broader critiques of U.S. policy in the Middle East and a failure to find a viable two-state solution.

The State Department is proud of providing a platform for employees to raise policy disagreements without fear of retribution.

Statistics from the Hamas-run Health Ministry, which claimed over 11,000 Gazan casualties, including civilians and terrorists, are known to be unreliable.

There are currently 239 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, including 10 Americans.